Keep kids curious and creative with 2026 U of A summer camps
Young scientists observe an experiment at Summer Fusion Camp.
When the school year wraps up and summer stretches ahead, the university is ready with hands-on camps designed to spark curiosity, creativity and fun. From science to the arts and outdoor adventure, families have plenty of options to keep kids learning long after school is out.
Please note:
- This list is still growing, as some camps are putting the finishing touches on their plans. Be sure to check individual camp websites for the latest details.
- An asterisk (*) indicates that a camp offers a discount to university employees.
- If you are a camp organizer whose camp information is not listed below, please let us know by filling out this form. You can send any questions you have to kendallsternberg@arizona.edu.
Talk MOORE Summer Camp is a six-week, research based program for children with developmental language disorder (DLD). All children receive daily therapy focused on language skills along with a second session focused on articulation skills if needed. When children are not in therapy, they participate in classroom activities designed to enhance vocabulary, social, and pre-reading skills.
Interested families can contact Becky Vance, MS, CCC-SLP at rbvance@arizona.edu or 520-626-9332.
Registration deadline: Eligibility testing stops when all slots are filled. Camp typcially fills by mid-April.
Dates and times: June 8-July 17, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (no camp July 3)
Location: Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences building, 1131 E. 2nd St.
Cost: No cost to qualified children.
Open to: Children ages 4-5 who meet the eligibility criteria for research. The program serves 20 preschoolers. Children are qualified and accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Children with developmental language disorder must have delayed language development, normal hearing, and normal thinking skills. Children with diagnoses such as autism or Down Syndrome are not eligibile for the program.
"A" Camp Summer is Campus Recreation’s 11-week day camp for children ages 5-11, with our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program for youth ages 12-14. Each themed week of "A" Camp Summer is jam packed with special activities, games and excitement. Register for your selected week(s) or sign up for the whole summer. Sign up for additional voyager programs to enrich your camp days like bouldering camp and field trips.
After March 3, U of A employees can use promo code UASTAFF10 to receive 10% off camp registration.
Registration deadline: Registration opens March 1 and runs until filled.
Dates and times: May 26-August 5, 2026
Location: University of Arizona Campus Recreation, South Rec, 1400 E 6th St
Cost: Early-bird pricing (March 1-3): $30 off per camper. Normal pricing (5-day week) $300 for members and $325 for non-members. Four-day week holiday pricing: $250 for members and $275 for non-members. Three-day week holiday pricing: $190 for members and $215 for non-members. 10% sibling discount automatically applied when additional campers are registered. Non-refundable registration fee of $50 per camper per week is required to reserve a spot for each camper registered. Field trips and bouldering camps must be paid in full at time of registration. Full amount due the week before camp.
Open to: Traditional "A" Camp, ages 5-11. Counselor-in-Training Camp, ages 12-14
Camp Architecture 2026
Join Camp Architecture! This weeklong day camp at the College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture building is for juniors and seniors in high school. Learn about cities, buildings and spaces through design thinking, drawing and model-making. Participants will engage in work in the design studio, take tours of campus buildings and gain insights into the profession, discipline and education of architects. Instructors include faculty and current teaching assistant students who are in the professional architecture program at U of A. This camp is hosted by the School of Architecture in collaboration with the School of Engineering.
Registration deadline: June 1. Registration will launch March 3 on Eventbrite. The event will be called "Camp Architecture 2026"
Dates and times: June 22-26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: College of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture
Cost: $350
Open to: High school juniors and seniors
4-H Camp G.R.I.T. (Growing, Reaching, Impacting, Tomorrow) is a six-day, five-night residential camp where kids will engage in a variety of fun activities such as arts and crafts, hiking, GPS navigation, archery and canoeing, plus evening activities including campfires, a scavenger hunt and a talent show. This camp will offer unique experiences, offer the chance to meet new friends and teach a wide variety of new concepts. Learn how to lead, explore the wilderness and enjoy amazing activities you might otherwise not have a chance to do!
Registration deadline: Early bird registration deadline is 11:55 p.m. on May 4. Registration closes at 11:55 p.m. on May 18.
Dates and times: June 7-12
Location: Harold and Mitzie James 4-H Camp & Outdoor Learning Center, 5200 S. Forest Service Road 105, Dewey, Arizona
Cost: $625. $50 off the first 55 people to register! Early-bird discount: $100 off if registration is received before 11:55 p.m. on May 4. Family rate: Pay the regular rate for the first camper and get $50 off for each additional camper.
Open to: Ages 9-14
Summer Entrepreneurship Academy
The Entrepreneurship Summer Academy is a one-week residential program for Arizona high school students interested in developing business and leadership skills. Participants gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship through team-based projects, site visits, and structured instruction from University of Arizona faculty, students and business professionals. The program is open to current 9th-12th grade students. No prior business experience is required. Participants are selected based on interest, motivation and potential to benefit from the program.
Registration deadline: April 1
Dates and times: June 7-12. Students will check in at 3 p.m. on June 7 and depart on June 12 at 5 p.m.
Location: McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship
Cost: $500 (includes meals and housing). A 20% discount is available for children of U of A employees.
Open to: Students currently in grades 9-12
Get ready for a summer of discovery, creativity, and adventure at Flandrau's Summer Fusion Camp 2026! Each week offers young scientists in grades 2-8 hands-on experiences with exciting themes from exploring the mysteries of space to uncovering the science behind nature's extremes and engineering marvels. Experiments, craft making, science exhibits and planetarium shows are offered with each camp.
Registration deadline: Registration opens for Flandrau Members on March 2 at 9 a.m. Registration for everyone opens March 9 at 9 a.m. Camps are open until full. Wait lists will be available for camps that sell out.
Dates and times: Families can sign up for one or more weeks. Sessions are 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m on weekdays. Drop off time is 8-9:30 a.m. and pickup time is 3:30-4 p.m. The first week is May 26-29 for grades 6-8; the second is June 8-12 for grades 2-5; the third is June 15-19 for grades 2-5; the fourth is June 22-26 for grades 2-5; the fifth and final week is June 29-July 3 for grades 2-5.
Location: Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
Cost: $395 per week. Flandrau members pay $355 per week. Memberships start at $95 and include priority registration window and discounts.
Open to: Students in grades 2-8
Our Land, Our Education, Our Health
The Our Land, Our Education, Our Health (OLEH) program is devoted to fostering the success of high school students from Native American tribes in Arizona to focus on workforce readiness and post-secondary education. The purpose of the OLEH program is to develop future environmental health (EH) scientists by increasing knowledge and skills in EH, as well as increasing self-efficacy in pursuing EH degrees and careers, and providing students an opportunity to succeed on a large university campus by increasing their sense of belonging.
Application deadline: April (specific date TBD)
Dates and times: July 5-18
Location: University of Arizona Main Campus
Cost: N/A
Open to: Applicants must be current high school students between the ages of 14 and 17. Applicants must be enrolled in an Arizona-based tribe. Additionally, they must be enrolled in their tribe's Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program.
Quantum Quest: A Free Quantum Computing Summer Camp for Girls
What is quantum computing? Where quantum physics meets computer science, quantum computing is an emerging technology that is poised to impact industries from healthcare to cybersecurity to climate change.
Registration deadline: None listed
Dates and times: June 9-13
Location: Central Arizona College, Coolidge, Arizona
Cost: Free
Open to: Girls age 14-17
For more than 30 years, the university's Summer Engineering Academy has offered a taste of life as a Wildcat. Attendees will work with professors, graduate students and undergraduate students on design projects and other hands-on activities; meet mentors and learn about engineering degrees, research and careers; explore the University of Arizona campus; and learn about pursuing engineering majors in college while making meaningful connections with peers who share similar interests and passions.
Registration deadline: Each camp is open until three weeks before the start date. Enrollment into all programs is on a first-come, first-served basis. All needs-based scholarship applications are due April 15.
Dates and times: The camp runs for six weeks from June 8-July 25. Participants can choose day camps or overnight camps. See website for details.
Location: Engineering building
Cost: Day camps are $350 per week; overnight camps are $750 per week. University employees receive a 20% discount if they contact the director at engr-sea@arizona.edu after the initial non-refundable fee has been paid. Need-based scholarships are available.
Open to: Students rising to grades 9-12
Toxic Detectives is designed to introduce middle school students to environmental health and toxicology. Facilitated by the University of Arizona Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center's Community Engagement Core (SWEHSC-CEC), the program is designed to develop future environmental health scientists. This is accomplished by increasing knowledge and skills in environmental health, as well as increasing self-efficacy in pursuing degrees and careers.
Registration deadline: Open until filled
Dates and times: June 1-5
Location: Roy P. Drachman Hall (Health Sciences campus)
Cost: $275. Discounts and scholarships are available, please inquire with the CEC team.
Open to: Students entering grades 6-8
Hosted by the Global Health Institute (GHI) in partnership with the Environment, Exposure Science, and Risk Assessment Center (ESRAC), Young Global Leaders is an immersive summer experience for high school students interested in public health and health sciences. Each summer, the program centers on a timely public health theme and invites students to explore real-world health challenges through hands-on research, interactive learning and collaboration with University of Arizona faculty and researchers. Participants work in teams to investigate public health questions, design and conduct small-scale research projects, analyze data and connect science to community impact. The 2026 theme is: What We Can't See Can Hurt Us.
Application deadline: April 30
Dates and times: Weekdays from May 26-June 5
Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences campus
Cost: $350. Scholarships are available.
Open to: Students in grades 9-12
More University of Arizona summer camps are listed on the Early Academic Outreach website.